IMD issues orange alert of rain and snow on Febuary 20 for Himachal
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert of heavy rain and snow for the four districts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday (February 20), caused by a western disturbance. In its weather forecast issued on Tuesday, Mausam Vigyan Kendra Shimla has predicted widespread snow on higher reaches in the
SC reinstates Usha Sharma as Solan MC Mayor, slams political interference
In a jolt to the state government and Solan District Congress Party, the Supreme Court reinstated Solan Mayor Usha Sharma in her post for her remaining term, on Monday. In its order, a Supreme Court bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice K. Noteshwar Singh termed her removal from the
CM flags off 27 motorcylces to strengthen road safety
Twenty seven motorcycles were flagged off by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, to strengthen road safety in the state, from his official residence Oak Over at Shimla on Sunday. A government spokesman said, “Fourteen motorcycles will be provided to Kanga district police and 13 will be given to Mandi district
HP Cabinet reccomends convenening of budget session from March 10 to 28
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to recommend to the Governor to convene the budget session of the state Assembly from 10 to 28 March. The Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held at Shimla on Saturday also approved the declaration of pending results for 699 posts
Shivratri Festival to host Voice of Shivratri singing competition
The Shivratri organizing committee has decided to hold a Voice of Shivratri competition for singers during the Shivratri Festival, being celebrated from February 27 to March 5 this year. Chairman of the cultural subcommittee, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mandi Rohit Rathor, said on Friday, “The voice of the Shivratri-2025 competition will
Distance runner Sawan Barwal from Joginder Nagar named Golden Boy at National Games
Sawan Barwal, a young man hailing from Bhakhed (Ehju) village of Joginder Nagar Sub Division in Mandi district, has been named the Golden Boy of India after winning 5000 and 10000 meter races in the 38th National Games at Dehradun. His coach Gopal Thakur said, “Young runner Sawan Barwal with
CWC puts Himachal on high alert as deficit winter rains likely to fuel water shoratge
With scanty winter rains and snow this season in the region, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued a warning to Himachal Pradesh, urging the state government to take measures for meeting the challenge of dealing with the ‘drought’-like’ situation in coming months. The state witnessed very low rainfall and
A ten day training of MBA – Rural Development students concludes at Nagwain
A ten-day training programme for third-semester students of MBA – Rural Development of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla concluded on Tuesday at Nagwain. The training programme for the students was organized by the School of Himalayan Studies of the HPU in collaboration with the Society for Technology and Development (STD) Mandi
SDM Mandi assaulted while checking illicit mining
Mandi sadar Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Omkant Thakur was assaulted by a person involved in illicit mining of sand from the river Beas, near Brindavani check post Mandi, on Monday evening. A police source said, “SDM Sadar had gone to check illicit sand mining in the river Beas near Brindvani
Jai Ram Thakur urges CM to reveal facts on alleged nexus in drug smuggling
Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has expressed his serious concern over allegations of “nexus between drug mafia-police and political shelter in the state as per news appearing in a section of media.” In a release issued at Mandi on Monday, Thakur said, “The drug mafia is destroying the lives